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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-29-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,500
Posted By poncho62
Re: koa campground prices

Rates all depend on location......Just booked the May long weekend at the KOA Niagara Falls (Canada).....Water/Sewer site is $45/night in May....The prime time (July-Sept) rates are north of $70. WE...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-24-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,577
Posted By poncho62
Re: Mission "Cool Top"

Looks good...a question. How tall is your garage door and your van?...I am shopping for a B camper and wondering if it will fit in my garage. My garage door openings are 94"
Forum: Fuel Economy 03-24-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,128
Posted By poncho62
Re: Fuel Economy - GMC Van 2500 Camper 1982

I had a 77 Dodge Maxivan with a 360, that I managed to squeeze 16 mpg.....Most of the time less. I seriously doubt that anyone could get 23
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-23-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,510
Posted By poncho62
Re: Think of escape route out of RV

Most RVs have a pop out window or some sort of escape hatch. I thought that was law.
Forum: Places & Routes 10-27-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,903
Posted By poncho62
Re: On the Road Overnight Stopping

There is a real nice campground just west of Dryden.....Driftwood, or Wildwood or something like that.....An older guy runs it by himself, free internet that works good, clean washrooms and...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 09-16-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,989
Posted By poncho62
Re: Robertsen Head Screw Drivers

Yep....old thread

Actually, there are 4 sizes of Robertson...Usually, the largest has a black handle, then red, green and the smallest is yellow.....quite a small square head on these.
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Forum: Fuel Economy 09-15-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,421
Posted By poncho62
Re: Speed

Speed does make a big difference in mileage....I can see that driving at 80mph plus would drop the mileage that much
The air filter being clean helps too.....I have never seen a 5mpg difference, but...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-11-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,218
Posted By poncho62
Re: OLD SCHOOL CLASS B`s

Just a little photo test.....I used to have this 77 Dodge maxivan "B", took it on a few trips, Yellowstone for one........Sadly it went down the road, looking for another older (80s-90s) model
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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-09-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,473
Posted By poncho62
Re: Auto repair shops closed on Saturdays

I work at a NAPA store....They are open Sat morning for parts only, the machine shop is not. Many of the larger truck places are open 24/7, as the need is there. Might try one of them
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,728
Posted By poncho62
Re: Anyone add a baffle to their fridge?

I added a fan to mine to aid circulation of air over the coils too....helps a lot
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-25-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,819
Posted By poncho62
Re: Wine glass holder?

Plastic wine glasses?....Guess I am a heathen, eh?......lol
Forum: Computers, Internet, Tech stuff 08-14-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,994
Posted By poncho62
Re: Satellite dish tripods - where to get 'em cheap?

Yeah, I have heard about the no US thing.....I went to Arizona a couple of years ago, saw all kinds of Bell and Shaw dishes set up.......We dont need no stinkin tech support......lol
Forum: Computers, Internet, Tech stuff 08-13-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,994
Posted By poncho62
Re: Satellite dish tripods - where to get 'em cheap?

Mike...I just bought this one a few weeks ago

https://www.ebay.com/itm/220492368397?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Ontario seller, free shipping....came to my house 3 days...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-13-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,294
Posted By poncho62
Re: How do you access the internet on the road?

Yep......Down from Owen Sound area for the weekend...Tonight we are in the casino hotel, WIFI is excellent....wifey scored a free room....I dont ask how she does it.....lol
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-12-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,294
Posted By poncho62
Re: How do you access the internet on the road?

When the campgrounds WIFI sucks, which they usually do..I use my mobile hub

BTW, I am in the Niagara Falls KOA tonight...WIFI isnt too bad
Forum: Places & Routes 08-04-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,412
Posted By poncho62
Re: Prince Edward Island

Nice pics....we were there in the mid 90s with our travel trailer. The bridge was just being built and the ferry with our van/trailer was about $75 is I remember correctly. Would like to go back...
Forum: Computers, Internet, Tech stuff 08-04-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,747
Posted By poncho62
Re: Tablet computers - Which ones and why?

We dont use a data plan with the iPad.....We have cellular internet at home (no high speed here)....Our modem can be taken in the car, we have a built in inverter......We just traveled across Canada...
Forum: Computers, Internet, Tech stuff 08-02-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,747
Posted By poncho62
Re: Tablet computers - Which ones and why?

Bought the wife an Ipad for her birthday, she loves it. I havent got to play with it much yet, but its great when you are traveling in the car.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-26-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,635
Posted By poncho62
Re: Norcold Fridge Problem

Compressed air usually works for me, but you may have to take it right apart to see what may be in there
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,635
Posted By poncho62
Re: Norcold Fridge Problem

I would bet that your flame oriface is still dirty.....If it flashes, it is getting propane, probably just not a steady amount.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-24-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,239
Posted By poncho62
Re: propane fridge help

Old thread I know, but some advise about propane and RV fridges.......Your burner and chimney need to be cleaned every now and then. When in storage, spiders etc will tend to make homes there and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-24-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,767
Posted By poncho62
Re: Carrying and using extra propane

How long is your extended stay, a year?.........100lbs seems like a heck of a lot of extra propane to want to carry around. Just me, but I would think a smaller (20lb) tank would be more than...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-24-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,723
Posted By poncho62
Looking to buy class B

Hi all, new here, first post.......I previously have owned a couple of camper vans, an 88 Chevy that I converted from a utility van and a 77 Dodge FunCraft (I think thats the name), with a raised...
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